Abstract

Khadijeh Didehban¹, Mohammad Ali Zarei¹, Morteza Radfar² and Yadollah Bayat²

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/340169

A novel and efficient approach for the synthesis of octahydro- 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine (HMX) was achieved through nitrolysis of 1,3,5,7-tetracetyl-1,3,5,7-tetraazacyclooctane (TAT) in the presence of red fuming nitric acid (RFNA) and P₂O₅ . various parameters such as temperature, concentration of nitrating agent, time and mole ratio of RFNA/P₂O₅ has been investigated to develop the optimum conditions. The good yields, high purities, easy work-up and short reaction times are advantages of this method.

HMX Tetraazacyclooctane; RFNA

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